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Northern Credit Union merger affects Espanola financial institution

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola banking institution is part of a merger with another.  A couple of credit unions in the north have received regulatory approval to merge.    They include Northern Credit Union, which serves Espanola and 23 … Continue reading

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Last call for adult soccer registration 

By Rosalind Russell – It’s the last call for registration for the Espanola Vikings. The summer season for the adult soccer league, geared to players, 15 years of age and up, is set to begin. Registration info is available on … Continue reading

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Another memorandum signed to partner for Indigenous health care in North Shore 

By Rosalind Russell – Over the last couple of months Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Incorporated has been partnering with various local hospitals to partner on health care.  The latest partnership has been signed between the Maamwesying Ontario Health … Continue reading

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School boards launch lawsuit against social media 

By Rosalind Russell – Several southern Ontario school boards say banning cellphones in classrooms is only one piece of the puzzle and are demanding accountability from social media tech giants.    Seven boards – including one in Muskoka — have … Continue reading

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 45th Annual LaCloche Art Show looking for entries 

By Rosalind Russell – There is less than two weeks to register artwork for the annual LaCloche Art Show in Whitefish Falls.  Suzanne Miron says Martin Kotyluk of Sudbury was the first-place winner in the Acrylic category last year, as … Continue reading

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Ontario honours paramedics – local paramedic presented Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery 

   By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government honoured 11 paramedics with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery Monday night and among those was a member of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board.  The medal is given to paramedics who have … Continue reading

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Chamber presents business awards  

By Rosalind Russell – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce celebrated the business community late last week as part of its annual business excellence awards.  Businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs were recognized in ten categories including Tulloch as Company of the Year and Jeff … Continue reading

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Espanola says good-bye to former head librarian, welcomes new staffer

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Public Library hosted a gathering yesterday to wish a retiring librarian the best of luck in her retirement and welcome the new head librarian for the service.   Rosemary Rae is retiring after nearly nine years … Continue reading

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Walleye planted in Black Creek

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola school worked with a local business and a provincial ministry to release thousands of walleyes in Black Creek yesterday. École Secondaire Catholique La Renaissance worked in collaboration with Veteran’s Transportation and the Ministry of … Continue reading

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Espanola Lobsterfest huge success

By Rosalind Russell – Over 400 people took in the Espanola Lobsterfest this weekend and a good time was had by all. The annual event is held every year at the Espanola Curling Club where attendees get to treat their … Continue reading

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